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The Reason Arne Slot Left Luis Díaz Out of the Match Against PSV

Liverpool will face the Netherlands' PSV, and if they win, they will qualify for the round of 16

By Martin Fernandez

Liverpool will face the Netherlands' PSV, and if they win, they will qualify for the round of 16
Liverpool will face the Netherlands' PSV, and if they win, they will qualify for the round of 16

Liverpool’s Squad for PSV Match: Key Players Left Out for Rest

Strategic Decision Ahead of Domestic League and Focus on Team Depth

Rest for Key Players

Liverpool, already qualified for the Champions League round of 16, will face PSV in the Netherlands on Wednesday, January 29, at 3:00 PM, but will do so without several important players, including Luis Díaz. Coach Arne Slot confirmed the Colombian’s absence, along with other key stars, in the pre-match press conference.

Arne Slot’s Decision

According to Slot, the decision to leave out Luis Díaz and other key players such as Mohamed Salah, Alexander Arnold, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk was based on the need to give them proper rest. "It's a moment for them to regain freshness, we’ve always done this. It took me some time to understand this format, but I can be 100% sure it doesn't matter at all whether we finish first or second," explained the Dutch manager.

Focus on Premier League Preparation

In addition to the rotation, Slot emphasized the importance of preparing his players for upcoming Premier League matches, where Liverpool is currently top of the table with 53 points. Despite the absences in the PSV match, the manager has full confidence in the depth of his squad and the ability of the selected players to showcase their quality.

Players Selected for the Match

Among the players selected for the match are Cody Gakpo, Darwin Núñez, Andy Robertson, and Harvey Elliot, who have seen fewer minutes compared to regular starters. Also included are 21 other players, mostly from the club’s youth teams, who will have the chance to prove their talent in this final group stage match of the Champions League.

A Team Capable of Competing for Every Title

“These players are ready,” Slot added, also stressing that the absentees have already proven their worth, and now it’s up to those selected to step onto the pitch and reaffirm that Liverpool, with six Champions League titles, has a squad capable of competing for every title on offer.

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